WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CHAMBER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
The Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation (EDC) both play an important role in a community, but, what’s the difference between the two? This is a question that is frequently asked by businesses in the community as they try to divide where to invest their membership dollars and how to spend their volunteer time. […]
Pinpoint Awarded over $1.02 Million through the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program
Auburn Development Council is pleased to share that yesterday, the Nebraska Public Service Commission awarded grants to Pinpoint Communications, a fiber provider serving Southeast Nebraska, for broadband expansion in Nemaha County. These grants will be used to help connect 186 homes that were previously unserved. Through the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program (LB388), both Pinpoint and […]
Nemaha County Selected for Communities for Kids Initiative
Nemaha County has recently been selected to be part of Nebraska Children and Families Foundation Communities for Kids, a state-wide initiative which supports young children, families and those providing their care. The Communities for Kids (C4K) initiative is a multi-year planning and implementation initiative that was created in response to community requests for assistance with shortages […]
SourceLink Nebraska is live!
In 2018, the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC), Nebraska Extension, and Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) collaborated to bring SourceLink® framework to Nebraska. Launched in November: SourceLink Nebraska connects those seeking business assistance with the nonprofit, educational, or government resource organizations that can best help them. SourceLink Nebraska supports Nebraska business development and entrepreneurship by: collaborating with business-driven economic development efforts. delivering […]
Auburn ECAP Community Survey Results & Community Conversation #2
Auburn community members participated in the second ECAP Community Conversation held on October 18 at the ESU#4 Conference Center. During this conversation, the Auburn ECAP Survey Results were shared. (click link for results) The results confirmed some things we already knew: (not a complete list) ~ Auburn community supports its schools. ~ Auburn has a […]
Bantz Opens Calm & Collective CBD Hut in Downtown Auburn
This article was first published by the Nemaha County Herald. Written by Darrell Wellman.Calm & Collective CBD Hut has opened for business in downtown Auburn. Owner Nick Bantz has been remodeling the former location of Ingersoll’s Barber Shop at 1120 J Street for about the past five weeks. Bantz is leasing the space from owner […]
One Survey – Two Purposes: Transforming Where We Live
Auburn Development Council (ADC) and Communities for Kids (C4K) invites you to participate in one survey with two purposes – Identifying future economic and community opportunities for Auburn and determining childcare needs for greater Nemaha County. All individuals within Nemaha County are encouraged to participate in the survey. Auburn Development Council is bringing the Entrepreneurial […]
Workforce collaboration and creating partnerships at work!
Auburn Public Schools, local employers, City of Auburn and Auburn Development Council are collaborating to address the local workforce needs. In December of 2020, there was an initial gathering to discuss the workforce needs and skills needed to fulfill current and future vacancies. On June 10th the group reconvened to include educators and additional […]
Nemaha County Leadership #7 Graduates – Investing in Peru, Nebraska
Auburn Development Council created Nemaha County Leadership (NCL ) in 2013 to develop and cultivate leaders who productively work together for the benefit of the county. Through skills development, broadening knowledge of our community, networking and community projects, NCL connects leaders with opportunities to both lead and serve. Community investment. NCL Class #7 returned again […]
Heartland Economic Development Course Provides Intensive Professional Development
Kim Beger of the City of Auburn and Leslie Clark of the Auburn Development Council were two of 170 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) in April. Heartland attendees receive fundamental economic development training on topics ranging from business, retention and expansion, workforce development, real estate and entrepreneurship to marketing, […]
